Great spot right on the boardwalk, view of Manguinhos beach is awesome. Sunset really delivers. Food came out fast too, which I appreciated.

The filet with goiabada sauce was the star &mdash; that sweet-savory combo really worked. My namorado with passion fruit was good too, maybe even better. First bite honestly made me pause. We tried a lot of places on this trip and this one stood out. Service was fine, nothing fancy, but the food did the talking.

The picanha here is legit. Cooked right, good cut of meat, you can tell they don&#39;t mess around with cheap stuff. We ordered for two and honestly could&#39;ve fed three, portions are big. Place gets busy but that&#39;s a good sign. Solid spot if you&#39;re in the area and want a proper steak without the tourist markup.

The picanha was really good and the portion felt fair for the price. Service took a while to get going, but once we flagged someone down, he was friendly and on top of things.

We ordered the piranha broth and it was really good, no complaints there. Portions are huge, we were two but could&#39;ve easily fed three. Price is a bit high though, but you get what you pay for. Not a place for every day, but fine for a treat.

Food&#39;s good, well cooked. But prices are a bit steep. Tap beer came out super cold, almost freezing. Maybe ask for a table outside if that bothers you.

Great spot right in the middle of everything. DJ kept the energy up even during the day. Drinks were on point, food was just okay though.

Solid Mexican spot. Had the tacos al pastor, meat was juicy and the salsa tasted fresh. Margarita was strong, maybe a bit too much ice for my liking. Prices are fair for the neighborhood. Staff let me take my time deciding, which I appreciated. Good for a low-key dinner.

We keep coming back for the fish bites at lunch. Fresh, battered, fried just right. Got the fried yuca tots on the side and honestly that&rsquo;s a full meal for two. Price is fair for what you get. Nothing fancy but it hits the spot.

The filet mignon was cooked exactly how I asked. Tender, juicy, good sear on the outside. Sides were fine, nothing crazy but the meat was the star. Place is in a house but I didn&#39;t really care about that. I&#39;d come back just for that steak again.

The picanha on the hot stone was pretty good, and honestly the portion was enough for two people. We didn&#39;t need to order anything else. Beer was cold, which is always a plus. Right on the beachfront so you&#39;re paying a bit for the location, but I didn&#39;t feel ripped off. Just wish the service was a little faster, took a while to get our drinks.

The banana nevada pizza was so good, perfect way to finish the meal 🍕 Staff made us feel super welcome too. Cute little place to hang out with friends.

Food was solid, view from the terrace is really something. Prices are a bit high, typical tourist spot, but you&#39;re paying for the location. Had the grilled fish, came out fresh and well seasoned. Service was fine, nothing to complain about. If you&#39;re already in the area, it&#39;s a decent stop.

The fish fillet with shrimp sauce was pretty good, just wished the sauce had a bit more kick. Simple spot, nothing fancy, but it hit the spot for a seafood craving. 🐟

Right on the water, live bossa nova playing most nights. That alone is the draw here. Sat for a couple hours, no rush to leave. Service was fine, nothing to complain about. If you want a relaxed evening by the bay, this does the job. Not the cheapest, but the setting carries it.

The homemade sausage with cassava fritters was a solid start, and that chicken with okra really hit the spot. Fireplace made it cozy too. Service was on point.

The river view really is something, and the decor is nice too. Had the set lunch, which was decent for the price. Live music was a good touch, not too loud. Place was pretty busy but we got a table by the window. Food came out fine, nothing fancy but solid. I&#39;d come back if I&#39;m in the area again.

Great spot for hanging out with friends by the river. Lobster thermidor was tasty and the staff even offered to take our pics. Service was super friendly. 😊

The wifi menu deal is super cheap and the food&rsquo;s decent for what you pay. Just watch out for mosquitoes if you sit outside. 🦟

The parrilla for two was a solid amount of meat, definitely enough to share. Live tango on some nights is a nice touch, but honestly the portion size is what sold me.

The arugula pizza here was really good, and honestly the price felt fair for B&uacute;zios. Most places around charge way more for less. I liked that the seating was comfortable too, not those cramped tables you find everywhere. Service was friendly enough, nothing fancy, but I didn&#39;t have to wait long for anything. Solid spot if you just want an easy meal without overthinking it.

Decent spot. I had the grilled meat and a craft beer, menu&#39;s got a good range. Portions are fair for what you pay. Place was pretty busy on a Saturday, but we got a table outside. Nothing fancy, but it does the job.

The seating area near the play corner was a lifesaver&mdash;my daughter could hang out while I actually enjoyed my meal. Food was solid, prices fair. Just wish the tables weren&#39;t so close together, felt a bit cramped.

Great spot if you&#39;re into fish &mdash; solid beer list and parking was super easy. Portions are generous, I couldn&#39;t even finish mine. 🍺

The Camar&atilde;o a Brasileira was the reason I came and yeah, it didn&#39;t disappoint. So much shrimp, honestly could&#39;ve fed three of us. The boat-shaped appetizer platter was a cute touch too. Place was buzzing with families, kids running around the play area. Just a heads up, it gets loud. But for a casual meal, it works.

The buffet had everything from pasta to sushi, and the shrimp dishes were loaded. Service kept up with us the whole time.

Great brunch spot with a cozy vibe. WiFi was solid too, which is always a plus. The avocado toast was pretty good, nothing crazy but decent for the price.

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